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Michelle Kloske

Michelle Kloske is a senior business advisor and training coordinator at the Alabama SBDC at the University of Alabama Huntsville since 2019. Michelle was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She has an associate’s degree from the University of Florida and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Michelle is an enthusiastic and creative business advisor. Through her varied experiences, she is uniquely skilled to assist clients in the retail and service business and assisting food and beverage clients navigate the complex nuances of the industry.

Michelle began her career as an accountant specializing in payroll, taxes, and government reporting, for a defense contractor in the 8A program in Huntsville. She left the traditional workforce upon the birth of her first daughter. During her time as a stay-at-home mom of three girls, she was a top-selling consultant, she worked as a part-time accountant for a nuclear engineering firm, and she founded a small business specializing in custom apparel selling in her online boutique, craft shows, and directly to organizations. Additionally, she spent extensive time volunteering to chair large fundraising galas raising nearly half a million dollars for her children’s schools. In 2014, Michelle returned to the traditional workforce full-time as the accounting manager, events coordinator, and membership director at a country club. She worked with all aspects of the organization to help the formerly bankrupt club become a thriving small business. Michelle truly loves working with SBDC clients. She utilizes her wealth of personal experience and friendly personality to help her clients realize their entrepreneurial dreams.

Juliana Maddox

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Juliana Maddox has been with the Alabama SBDC at UAH as a Marketing Business Advisor since 2019. Juliana has over 20 years of work experience with arts and culture administration and office management. She holds a BSBA in Marketing and AAS in Computer Graphics and Animation. As a small business owner herself, Juliana is equipped with the skills to help clients create business plans, presentations, conduct market research, and interpret marketing data to make strategic business decisions.

Arlena Fulling

Arlena Fulling is a Business Advisor at the Alabama SBDC at the University of Alabama in Huntsville . She is a marketing expert, entrepreneur & educator. Most recently having spent time in higher ed as a college instructor, she is following her passion of working directly with and for the small business community. As a small business owner herself, she is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs thrive. Her experience brings an added benefit to SBDC clients who are seeking to build an online presence or launch an e-commerce business. Arlena attended Columbus State University and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. She also holds a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Belmont University.

Foster Perry

Foster is a former UAH SDBC Center Director and now works part-time as a Senior Business Advisor. Foster has taught International Business at UAH as an Adjunct Lecturer since 2002. His professional career includes over 35 years in risk management, international business, government contracting, and business and professional development. Foster has a BA from the University of the Pacific and an MA from the Fletcher School of International Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Foster also speaks Spanish.

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